From Louisville, Kentucky, David Christian Pajo is a musician and writer whose instruments include guitar, bass, banjo, drums and vocals. He has recorded under the names Pajo, Papa M, Aerial M and M. He played with three Louisville hardcore and hardcore-inflected bands in his early career. He got his start as guitarist for Maurice, but he first recorded with Solution Unknown. He rose to prominence as part of the post-rock band Slint. Since its breakup he has contributed to many lineups